Meaning & Definition of word "Crowing"
Crowing
/ˈkroʊɪŋ/
noun:
- 1. The sound made by a rooster.
- Example: We could hear the crowing of the roosters from the farm.
- 2. A boastful or triumphant utterance.
- Example: His crowing after the victory was heard throughout the town.
verb:
- 1. The act of a rooster making its characteristic cry.
- Example: The rooster was crowing at dawn, signaling the start of a new day.
- 2. To boast or brag in a triumphant manner.
- Example: After winning the championship, he was crowing about his team's success.
Etymology
●From the Middle English 'crowen', derived from Old English 'crūwan'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
crowing with delight:
Expressing great joy or satisfaction.
crowing about:
To boast or brag about something.
to hear the crowing:
To become aware of someone's triumph.
Related Words
crow:
A bird known for its loud call, often associated with intelligence.
rooster:
A male chicken known for its crowing.
Slang Meanings of crowing
Meaning: To show off or gloat.
● Example Sentence: He's just crowing about his new car.
Meaning: To boast excessively.
● Example Sentence: Stop crowing already, we get it!